LU2 area guide
Who lives in LU2, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.
- Council
- Luton
- Region
- East of England
- Population
- 82,014 (2024)
LU2Postcode district · Luton
What LU2 is like
The LU2 postcode district in Luton covers 999 live postcodes and is home to about 82,014 people in 30,310 households. 63.8% of households own their home, 24.7% rent privately and 10.8% are in social housing. The largest age group is 30–34, and 59.1% of adults are in work. On deprivation, it sits near the middle of the scale for England. Higher-harm crime is below the England and Wales average. Homes in LU2 sold for a median of £330,000 over the year to August 2026.
How LU2 compares
Headline figures for LU2, set against England as a whole.
Around the middle. Scored from 1 (most deprived in England) to 10 (least deprived).
Around the middle: 24.1 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.1 nationally.
Average annual income before tax, higher than 65% of neighbourhoods in England and Wales.
Worth knowing before you invest
Where LU2 differs most from the national average.
- 01A big private rental marketPositive
24.7% of households rent privately, against 20.5% across England. Tenant demand is established here.
- 02Well-rated schoolsPositive
97% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better.
LU2 FAQs
01Is LU2 a good place to live?Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.
Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.
02How much does a house cost in LU2?The median sale price over the last year was £330,000.
The median sale price over the last year was £330,000.
03Is LU2 safe?How recorded crime here compares with the national average.
How recorded crime here compares with the national average.
04Who lives in LU2?Age, home ownership and housing from the census.
Age, home ownership and housing from the census.
05Which council covers LU2?The local authority for LU2 is Luton.
The local authority for LU2 is Luton.
06How well connected is LU2?Connectivity scores 3.0 out of 10.
Connectivity scores 3.0 out of 10.
Sources: Census 2021 (ONS); ONS mid-year population estimates; police recorded crime; the English, Welsh and Scottish indices of deprivation; ONS small area income estimates; ONS private rents; DfE, Welsh and Scottish school registers and Ofsted; DfT NaPTAN; ORR estimates of station usage; HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.